Dugout disc jockeys are a controversial topic on the travel baseball/softball team circuit these days. Either you love their tunes or you want to smash their speakers with your kid’s new Demarini Voodoo.

But for the sake of this article, we’ll assume that you love the idea of blaring music to pump up the players and fans. The DJ dad for my 10-year-old son’s team goes by DJ SK.

Here’s his signature.

We call him DJ SK because, well, no one knows his real name. What, with all his aliases, it’s just easier to go by DJ SK.

In addition to having two walk-up songs cued and ready for every batter, DJ SK has an impressive knack for choosing the perfect music and/or sound effect for every ballgame situation. Last weekend, as he instinctively played the Jeopardy theme song during a tense coach vs umpire moment at the plate, I thought, “other teams might appreciate us sharing some of DJ SK’s timely rhythms.”

So I asked him to write something.

And he did. (see below.)

Top 15 Songs for Youth Baseball/Softball Games

I will give situations and then proceed with some songs that kids relate to regardless of whether they’re familiar with them or not. Some songs can be used in various situations. Again its up to the DJ to bring the song to life. Of course you would need the radio edit version of everything

The team takes the field warming up first inning: in defense.Come with Me Now – Kongos Ready to Rumble – Jock Jams Kick the Dust Up – Luke Bryan We Ready – Bubba Sparxxx & Archie Eversole

After the players come up with a huge out or they get three outs and the crowd is going wild. Jump Around – House of Pain vs Kriss Kross Are You Ready for This – Jock Jams Turn Down for What – DJ Snake and Lil Jon Thunderstruck – ACDC

You need a couple of fun ones the kids like dancing to. Watch Me Whip – Sliento Tequila – the Champs Teach Me How to Dougie – Cali Swag District

This list just scratches the surface but it will get you started. Of course real DJ’s cant possibly list everything. It would take three days to do that. I can’t let you see all my show cards. lol Good Luck and have fun with it.

DJ SK

So what are the favorites on your team’s playlist? Share them in the comments.

Calling all 2018 Cooperstown Dreams Park Parents, Coaches and Players

Do You Know….

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–Which bat models are allowed for play at Dreams Park?

–Why your player should bring a swimsuit to Dreams Park even if he/she isn’t planning to swim?

–What time you should arrive for check-in? (Hint: it’s earlier than what’s listed on the Dreams Park website.)

–If Dreams Park concession stands accept credit/debit cards?

–What happens at the opening ceremony skills competitions?

–Which uniform elements are provided by Dreams Park and which ones you have to bring?

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17 thoughts on “15 Essential Songs For Your Team DJ’s Playlist”

I am attempting to put together a custom walk up playlist for our little league players. I have a parent volunteer who will compile the music into a playlist but he wants the parents to email him their 7 second music selection. Do you know how we can instruct the parents to do this?

These looks like great playlists to encourage the team! I had never heard of DJs for sports teams, but we are a swim team family and not a baseball one, lol.Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy recently posted…Poison Apple Punch

Those look sound like some motivational songs! I always feel motivated with the right tunes! I bet the jeopardy theme song at your son’s game was pretty funny!Heather recently posted…Easy Stir-Fry Solutions For Busy Nights!

I am sorry I am barely familiar with these songs. Maybe I did hear them already, I am just not familiar with the titles. Let me ask my son about it. He’s the one who is into listening to music, day in day out.Annemarie LeBlanc recently posted…This Is For You, My Future Daughter-In-Law